Chelsea transfer targets: Who are the club looking to sign this summer?

Chelsea transfer targets: Who are the club looking to sign this summer?IBTimes UK

With the summer transfer window now open, Chelsea will be looking to make a number of signings as Jose Mourinho's team seek to retain their Premier League title. IBTimes UK sports reporter Tony Mogan takes a look at who the club might be looking to sign ahead of the new season.

Mourinho was ruthless last summer in his pursuit of players to galvanise his squad, with the purchase of Spain internationals Diego Costa and Cesc Fabregas proving a masterstroke in helping the Blues to win their first league title for five years.

One player that does seem bound for the Blues is Manchester United flop Radamel Falcao. The Colombian striker flattered to deceive while on loan at Old Trafford, notching up only four goals in 26 appearances. But if Mourinho can reignite the spark that saw Falcao play so well Atletico Madrid, when he played up front with Diego Costa, then it could well prove to be one of the most inspired signings of the summer.

Chelsea are reportedly keen to complete the signing of Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic as a replacement for Petr Cech(Getty)

A much more probable, if less exciting, move by the club would be for Stoke City's Asmir Begovic as a replacement for Cech. Mourinho is seeking a formidable deputy for his first choice keeper Thibaut Courtois, with Bosnian international Begovic fitting the mould. But would he give up first team football at Stoke to play a bit-part role for the Premier League champions?